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WA leads the way with elevated detached home building starts, closely followed by SA. This is good news for SA builders with many suggesting that they have healthy order books ahead of them.
All sectors of residential construction appear to be in good shape for the future, though it is not all plain sailing. Constraints in land, ready to build on, is holding back some new home construction work, with contracts being signed well ahead of when land is titled. Containing prices is still a challenge with labour and materials still experiencing high demand.
It is encouraging that SA is the only state where the average price of a house and land package costs less than the average price of an established home. This is great news for those contemplating whether to buy an established home or build a new one. Along with the cost difference, there are potential additional savings in not having to pay stamp duty on the build where applicable.
The next state election is scheduled for no later than March 2026. Now is the time to be turning our minds to what policy imperatives the HIA, on behalf of the residential construction sector, will take to the government and opposition parties in the lead up to the election.
In 2022 our key imperatives focussed on, ensuring a stable and sustainable economy to support housing, create a long term plan for housing, secure supply chains and investment in construction materials manufacturing, and reduce the cost of regulations and taxes.
Stephen Knight
Executive Director
South Australia
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has tabled its submission calling on the Federal Government to act swiftly on the Productivity Commission’s Five Pillars reforms to lift productivity and unlock new housing supply.
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has appeared today at the Senate Inquiry into Climate Risk Assessment to advocate that the Federal government should drive a national, coordinated plan to make Australia’s homes stronger and safer in the face of a changing climate.
Opening statement by Simon Croft, Chief Executive Industry & Policy
Eligible small businesses in NSW can apply to SafeWork NSW for a rebate of up to $1,000 on the purchase of safety items. This includes items to help control exposure to silica dust.
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Keep up-to-date with the evolving changes for your region. Check out the NCC 2022 hub with all the latest info, courses and seminars.
There’s more to a round of golf at a HIA Golf Day than just a relaxing hit of the ball. Catch up with industry friends or make new ones in an enjoyable environment.
Learn easy to understand strategies that work. Engaging and in-depth look at business and industry processes and implications that could impact your business.
Award evenings are enjoyable events, mixing great food and entertainment with recognition of the Award winners.
You are invited to the 2025 HIA Western Victoria Regional Housing Awards, presented by Tradelink!
HIA Awards provide home builders and designers the opportunity to receive recognition, and showcase their work to the broader industry. Winners and finalists not only receive extensive media promotion for their business, they also get the opportunity to promote themselves as an industry leader.
Winner: Adelaide Green Homes
Winner: Country Living Homes
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Learning a new skill or adding to your existing knowledge is the best way to advance your career and help reignite your passion for getting up in the morning and doing a job that you love. It's not just about what you can learn but also how you can use your new found knowledge to reach the next step in where you want your career to go.
Get the knowledge and skills required to accurately calculate and estimate material, labour and equipment costs, as well as business overheads, margins and other costs for small residential and commercial construction projects.
Gain an understanding on the NCC hierarchy and the what, where and how of waterproofing.
This workshop provides a detailed understanding of domestic building contracts, using the relevant HIA contract for your region as an example. The contract is explained in full, describing each schedule and clause.
Learn about the essential details of the NCC 2022 changes to condensation mitigation.
HIA’s experienced Building and planning services team can help you navigate residential building legislation and keep your project on track.
Most new homes and renovations to existing homes require a development approval (DA) before they can be built. A DA will normally be granted by the local council.
We have been helping businesses like yours for over a decade by offering safety checks and site-specific safety systems designed to meet current workplace health and safety requirements.
HIA’s expert workplace advisors can offer you bespoke support to help you navigate the maze of compliance in the building industry.